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Wagle to meet Jaishankar after talks with Sitharaman
Kathmandu, Sept 18: Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle is due to meet Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday as his India visit moves into a second day of diplomatic and economic discussions. The meeting is scheduled for 5 pm, a day after Wag…
Asian Games 2026 opening ceremony: When and where to watch live in India
The Asian Games 2026 begin in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on September 19, with India aiming to improve on its record 107-medal haul from Hangzhou 2023. Manu Bhaker and Tajinderpal Singh Toor will carry India’s flag at the opening ceremony. In India, the ceremony wi…
Lindsey Graham sanctions bill ‘a grand disservice’ to US – Moscow
New Russian energy sanctions could raise US fuel prices and complicate diplomacy with Moscow, the Russian Embassy has warned Read Full Article at RT.com
Indian fuel exports face pressure as Saudi halts crude supply
India’s fuel exports could come under pressure if Saudi crude disruptions persist, amid the sanctions worries about Russian oil, raising costs for Indian refiners and potentially reducing shipments
Talk about the BRICS summit dinner in India being vegetarian
The dinner hosted for world leaders attending the BRICS summit in India last weekend, which consisted entirely of vegetarian food, has sparked intense political debate in the country. The banquet included unique vegetarian dishes such as paneer, a special typ…
Texas parents sue daycare for $1 million after teacher encouraged son to fight another child in ‘fight club’
US News: Parents in Fort Worth, Texas, have filed a lawsuit seeking more than $1 million from a daycare after surveillance footage allegedly showed a substitut.
India, Bhutan welcome ₹4,000 crore Line of Credit for energy projects during EAM Jaishankar's visit
India and Bhutan welcomed the signing of an agreement on a concessional Line of Credit of ₹4,000 crore for energy projects in Bhutan during External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's official visit to the country, according to a joint press release issued by th…
From historical solidarity to strategic trade: The India–South Africa opportunity
Eight decades of political trust and complementary economies have long made the case for deeper India-South Africa trade. A new preferential trade agreement and India's 2026 BRICS chairship now supply the mechanism and the moment.
Levers of influence, Middle East, Economic power
Levers of influence, Middle East, Economic power christian.diet… Fri, 09/18/2026 - 10:18 7 minutes <ul> <li>FDI dominates external finance for high-income Middle Eastern economies, which are net providers of ODA and remittances rather than recipients. …
Levers of influence, Middle East and the Gulf, Economic power
Levers of influence, Middle East and the Gulf, Economic power christian.diet… Fri, 09/18/2026 - 10:18 7 minutes <ul> <li>FDI dominates external finance for high-income Middle Eastern economies, which are net providers of ODA and remittances rather than…
Russia seizes Nestle, Auchan, Lemana Pro and FM Logistic assets in latest Western corporate takeover
Russian authorities have seized assets of Nestle and three French groups. A decree signed by President Vladimir Putin transferred these Russian operations. These companies' Russian subsidiaries were transferred to LEV Management. Most Western firms had alr…
Third Philippines school shooting since June: Three high school students killed
South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo Tamayo told Reuters that one person had died and four had been wounded, but he did not provide further information about the victims or the circumstances of the shooting. Last month, a student in Zamboanga live-streamed himsel…
How Looming US Sanctions Test India
The passage of the Lindsey Graham Act in the House and Senate allows President Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100 percent on exports from India to the US.
Houthi rebel offensive fuels fears of escalation in the Middle East and Europe
The Iran-backed rebel group has taken control of the vital Bab al-Mandab Strait.
Indian Navy Augments Its Submarine Rescue Capability
Commissioned on August 31, INS Nipun significantly augments the Navy’s specialist diving, underwater intervention, salvage, and submarine rescue support capability.
Indonesia acquires first aircraft carrier amid military upgrade
Indonesia says vessel will be used to aid disaster relief across the archipelago.
Major Controversies That Have Rocked The Asian Games
The Asian Games, a major multi-sport event, has a long history of controversies extending beyond the sporting arena. From diplomatic disputes and selection rows to doping scandals and disputed decisions, these incidents have often highlighted the intersection…
Aramco to boost exports from Hormuz to 60 million bbl in Sept, Oct: Traders
Chinese and South Korean refiners are among the top buyers of the spot supplies, while some volumes will be going to India and Japan
Why Eurasia, Not the Indo-Pacific, Matters Most in Next Phase of Taiwan Deterrence
Washington is preparing for the right war, but in the wrong theater. For years, U.S. strategic thinking has centered on the Indo‑Pacific: the militarized atolls of the South China Sea, China’s churning naval shipyards, and the tense waters of the Taiwan Strai…
A San Diego military base has brought in almost 500 goats to eat dry brush, testing a wildfire-risk reduction idea its fire chief backed for years
US News: At Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, a new group of workers has arrived with a rather unusual job description. They are expected to spend.
Indian envoy meets Bangladesh PM's advisor, discusses ways to deepen bilateral ties
The two sides discuss strengthening cooperation in multiple sectors, including education, health, sports, culture and tourism, besides expanding business, trade and investment
Good news of going nuts about nuts
India's national focus is on a diplomat's cashew consumption during a summit. This discussion highlights a perceived luxury in addressing minor issues. The diplomat was observed eating dry fruits and licking his fingers. Such minor breaches of protocol are…
India rejects Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission
India has rejected the Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission, stating it lacks legal standing. New Delhi asserts that territories transferred by Pakistan to China were illegal. The Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh remain integral parts o…
South Africa’s Ramaphosa withdraws from duties over ill health
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has withdrawn from public engagements after returning from the BRICS summit in India, with the presidency citing ill health. Ramaphosa’s absence comes as Deputy President Paul Mashatile continues to recover from a minor…
She met her love online, but offline shopping goes awry
American woman traveling 13,000 km to marry Nepalese partner was detained in Kishanganj by SSB for no Indian visa, then sent back to Nepal.
FIDE Addresses Chess Olympiad Accommodation Chaos
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has announced it will reimburse teams, including India, that faced accommodation issues and had to pay for their own rooms at the Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. FIDE expressed regret over the organizational …
UN chief warns AI race could trigger ‘gigantic disaster’ as Trump rejects tighter controls
Rest of World News: UN secretary general Antonio Guterres has warned that the rapid advance of artificial intelligence cannot be allowed to outpace safeguards, calling fo.
South Africa’s president steps back from official duties due to ill health - The Telegraph Nigeria
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has withdrawn from public engagements after returning from the BRICS summit in India, citing ill health, his office said on Wednesday.
Equinor Targets 15 Million Tons of LNG as Qatar Exports Stay Blocked
Equinor plans to expand its global LNG portfolio to between 10 million and 15 million tons a year in the early 2030s, targeting European and Asian buyers left short on supply by the Strait of Hormuz blockade, Reuters reported Wednesday. The company expects to…
5,000 gallons of diesel spill from Equinix data centre in Secaucus into Anderson Creek; cleanup underway in New Jersey Meadowlands, Hackensack Riverkeeper seeks natural resource damages
Cleanup is underway in New Jersey’s Meadowlands after about 5,000 gallons of diesel spilled from an Equinix data centre in Secaucus into Anderson Creek. Officials said the fuel was contained before reaching the Hackensack River. Hackensack Riverkeeper Bill Sh…